Invasive Spiny Water Fleas Confirmed in Winnipesaukee

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Originally Posted by Cobalt 12

Maybe have New Hampshire " FISH & GAME " send a form style letter to all Bass Fishing Tournament Directors. Have them share it with their club or Organization. These guys are very "Pro Fish " and will have all the participants clean their boat before they sign in the morning of the Tournament. There is quite a few different States then are involved with Bass Tournament, even Meredith Rotary Salmon Derby as well. But, since THEY are here, will it have any positive results. Only time will tell.

The Bass fishing organizations have been involved with "Exotic Aquatic Invasives for years. Most of this goes through DES, although F&G, DES etc all work together. Most of the funding comes from powerboat registrations.

[John Mercier]

Even though we can't determine it was one or more powerboats, as other formats could also lead to the transfer, the program was unable to stop the infestation.

It could take a decade or more before any real impacts are felt.

[Cobalt 12]

Originally Posted by John Mercier

Even though we can't determine it was one or more powerboats, as other formats could also lead to the transfer, the program was unable to stop the infestation.

It could take a decade or more before any real impacts are felt.

I believe Fantasy land is what everyone is talking about. They will just be like ROCK BASS. We have em. We will always have em. And they will spread to every lake in the state. Newfound Lake is a prime example. New Hampshire is going to turn into every other state. I believe a lot of New Yorkers, Vermonters, people from Conn, NJ, Mass and every other state put their boats in Winni. Do you want to see where things start. Look no further. People only care AFTER it effects them.